Connor Bazelak: Bowling Green at Texas A&M - Source: Imagn
The Bowling Green Falcons hosted the Western Michigan Broncos at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH, on Tuesday. The 2024 MAC standings witnessed a four-way tie coming into this game. Both the Falcons and the Broncos were 4-1 in conference and a win here would propel them closer to the 2024 MAC Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit.
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The Falcons had a great second quarter, scoring 14 points, which added to their touchdown drive in the first quarter. The Broncos also scored a touchdown drive in the second quarter but trailed 17-7 at halftime.
The Falcons topped their first-half performance with another 14 points in the third quarter to take the game away from the Broncos and seal a 31-13 win.
Bowling Green defeated Western Michigan 31-13, capitalizing on a strong second and third quarter.
1st Quarter:
Bowling Green opened the scoring with a 50-yard field goal by Zach Long.
Score: Bowling Green 3, Western Michigan 0.
2nd Quarter:
Western Michigan took the lead with a six-yard touchdown run by Jalen Buckley after an 87-yard drive.
Score: Western Michigan 7, Bowling Green 3.
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Bowling Green responded with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Connor Bazelak to Harold Fannin Jr.
Score: Bowling Green 10, Western Michigan 7.
Bazelak scored on a one-yard run following a short drive.
Halftime Score: Bowling Green 17, Western Michigan 7.
3rd Quarter:
A 17-yard touchdown run by Terion Stewart extended the Falcons' lead.
Score: Bowling Green 24, Western Michigan 7.
Bazelak connected with Fannin Jr. again for a 10-yard touchdown pass on a quick drive.
Score: Bowling Green 31, Western Michigan 7.
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Western Michigan closed the quarter with a five-yard touchdown run by Buckley, but the two-point conversion attempt failed.
Score: Bowling Green 31, Western Michigan 13.
Key Takeaways:
Bowling Green’s offense was explosive, with Bazelak throwing two touchdowns and rushing for another.
Western Michigan’s Jalen Buckley contributed both of their touchdowns.
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